Supercharger - Hamilton, TX

[tonybelding]

Got to say, the crew they have working out there are madmen. All day in the heat. . . This evening at 8:15 PM with the sun setting, they were still at work. Huge conduits put in the ground and a large part of them already buried.

 

[tonybelding]

And the pre-fab modules are here!

The speed that this is coming together amazes me.

 

[brkaus]

They are just providing free curbs fkr the gravel lot.

 

[thestral999]

This is going to be great going from South TX to weatherford via 281 again. Hope the one in Santo TX goes in as well. I always liked stopping at Hard Eight bbq in Stephenville.

 

[scottyaggie]

Thanks for the pictures! I've been hoping they would get this one going for a while now.

 

[Talmen]

They are just providing free curbs fkr the gravel lot.

Wonder if it will stay dirt or if they are going to pave it.

 

[Twiglett]

These guys are moving fast!

 

[tonybelding]

Concrete work. . .

Maybe somebody more versed in Supercharger layout can tell what the concrete is going to support.

I'm also wondering if the ground will be paved. I know in the past there have been Supercharger stations with no paving, but I don't think that's the policy anymore. Is it?

 

[brkaus]

The rectangle with the conduit(pipes) coming up will hold the transformer.

I think the triangle is just to help keep people parking in the right direction.

No idea on paving.

 

[TulsaCoker]

probably will be paved in order to mark the stalls (might just be gravel however). not sure what the triangular island is for

 

[tonybelding]

Today a big portion of the Rent-A-Fence has been taken down. However, work has ground to a halt. When I went by yesterday and today, the crew were on site, but they were sitting on the ground taking siesta. They're obviously waiting on something else to arrive before they can proceed any further.

I didn't ask them, but if I had to take a guess I would say the main transformer. An electrician friend told me that ordinary pole transformers are scarce now, and there are "no spares" for larger transformers.

 

[tonybelding]

Asphalt arrived this morning!

 

[Talmen]

Glad it does look like it will be paved. Can't wait for this one to be open... Will be by far the most coinvent for my constant trips to the Waco/Temple/Kileen area.

Going straight from Abilene to those cities pushes the limits of my range (especially coming back) and if I had any issues mid trip or really bad weather, I might have a problem. Currently, If I want to play it safe, I currently have to route through Cisco which is quite a detour.

 

[tonybelding]

All the asphalt was laid down, looks good. They even filled in that big chug hole at the corner that the city never seemed to get around to. About half of the white traffic and stall markings were painted, so most likely that will be finished in the morning.

A lot of electrical work was done in the cabinets, and colorful, thick cables pulled through the conduits. I have been told that the main transformer has to be supplied by the utility, so I guess that will be the very last thing.

 

[XHabjab]

All the asphalt was laid down, looks good. They even filled in that big chug hole at the corner that the city never seemed to get around to. About half of the white traffic and stall markings were painted, so most likely that will be finished in the morning.

A lot of electrical work was done in the cabinets, and colorful, thick cables pulled through the conduits. I have been told that the main transformer has to be supplied by the utility, so I guess that will be the very last thing.

After the transformer (or along with it) will be a meter. Then the transformer and meter need to be wired to the Tesla equipment (spotting the transformer and wiring it may or may not be the same people). Then inspections from a few people (paving/mechanical/electrical contractors (perhaps), city electrical, landscaping, others), power to the meter. And a Tesla tech to come from somewhere and validate each stall and commission the site. Everybody has their own schedule with their own priorities and distractions. This could all happen in a day or could be a month or more.

There's room for optimism but also room for toe tapping.

 

[tonybelding]

After the transformer (or along with it) will be a meter. Then the transformer and meter need to be wired to the Tesla equipment (spotting the transformer and wiring it may or may not be the same people). Then inspections from a few people (paving/mechanical/electrical contractors (perhaps), city electrical, landscaping, others), power to the meter. And a Tesla tech to come from somewhere and validate each stall and commission the site. Everybody has their own schedule with their own priorities and distractions. This could all happen in a day or could be a month or more.

Thanks, I figured there must be a procedure something like that. I know from past experience that Supercharger stations are sometimes completed for A While before everything is signed off and the switch is thrown.

This morning I went by and saw them finishing up those white paint markings.

 

[Bodyhauler]

Can't wait for this one to be up and running. It'll be a great alternative stopping point when using Hwy 281 to go up to Ft Worth instead of fighting the crazies on I-35.

 

[tonybelding]

Today a contractor with a bucket truck came and ran conduit up the utility pole, and thick cables which are now danging in the air up there, ready to be connected when the time is right. At the other end of the station now can be seen the small electrical box with the round receptacle where a meter will fit.

 

[TheGrumpyChad]

Today a contractor with a bucket truck came and ran conduit up the utility pole, and thick cables which are now danging in the air up there, ready to be connected when the time is right. At the other end of the station now can be seen the small electrical box with the round receptacle where a meter will fit.

Thanks for the continued updates. Anxiously waiting for it to come online.

 

[tonybelding]

Transformer is here.